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Beginner Business Conversation : Asking for someone

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam and you will be Ms. Robins. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

Translation
READ

 

One busy morning, Mr. Evans receives a complaint call from a customer.


Good morning. This is Ron Evans speaking. Thank you for calling XYZ Corporation. How may I help you?
Hello. I’m looking for Ms. Robins. Is she around?

To whom am I speaking to?
My name is Alice Smith. She told me yesterday to call her back this morning to continue our talk about my project plan. Is Ms. Robins around?

I’m sorry, but Ms. Robins is not here right now due to an urgent meeting. However, she did leave a note in case you call. You can come and meet her here at two in the afternoon.

Okay, that’s great. Please tell her that I will meet her there at two. Thank you!

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions based on the dialogue.
会話文に関する質問に答えましょう。

ANSWER

1. Question Who is looking for Ms. Robins?
Answer: ________________
2. Question What time should Alice meet Ms. Robins?
Answer: ________________

VOCABULARY CHECK

Let’s read the meaning and examples of each word aloud. Please repeat after me.
TRANSLATION

READ

 

  1. Word: urgent (TRANSLATION)
    Meaning:something important
    TRANSLATION
    Example: Mr. Davies is attending an urgent m.
  2.  

  3. Word: Occupied (TRANSLATION)
    Meaning: busy
    TRANSLATION
    Example:: Mr. Davies is occupied at the moment.
CONVERSATION

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions, too.

講師の質問に答えましょう。講師にも同じ質問をしましょう。
ANSWER

1. Have you ever had to call someone on the phone to ask if he/she is around? Yes or no?
Answer: ________________
2. Give at least three reasons why answering business calls should be taken professionally.
Answer: ________________
3. Have you been angry/mad while taking phone calls?
Answer: ________________
4. What is your most memorable phone call when you were asking for someone?
Answer: ________________
5. When was the last time you called to ask for someone if he/she is around?
Answer: ________________
6. Do you think it’s okay to call the same number again and again and ask if the person you’re looking for is around?
Answer: ________________
7. Do you have any bad experience while asking for someone on the phone?
Answer: ________________
8. Do you think it’s okay to message the person related to someone you’re looking for to know if he or she is around? Why or why not?
Answer: ________________
9. Do you think it’s safe to let the caller know where you are and what time you’ll be back to return his/her call?
Answer: ________________
10. If you were given the chance to phone call any person on Earth, who would that be and why?
Answer: ________________

[Presentation] Video Presentation_2

VOCABULARY

Let’s read the vocabulary and sample sentences below. Please repeat after me.
単語と例文を音読します。講師の後に続いて読みましょう。

READ

Vocabulary Sample Sentence
population
人口
The subject of my presentation is about the population of the music department.
私のプレゼンテーションのお題は音楽学部の人口についてです。
department
学部
Please take a look at the graph about the number of students in the Music Department.
音楽学部の学生数のグラフをご覧ください。
accommodate
受け入れる
According to the school administration, the Music Department can only accommodate 10 students per year.
学校によると、その音楽学部は年間で10名しか受け入れていません。
instruments
楽器
The reasons behind the limited slots are the number of professors and musical instruments available in their department.
このように入学口が限られている背景としては、教授の人数と使用できる楽器の少なさがあります。
limited
限られた
The Music Department has a small population because of the limited slots.
その限られた入学口により、音楽学部は少ない人口となっています。

HAND GESTURES

Let’s practice the hand gestures below.
プレゼンテーション中に使うジェスチャーの練習をしましょう。

READ AND PRACTICE

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1. To greet or acknowledge(あいさつ))
For example:
Ladies and gentlemen…
 

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2. To introduce oneself(紹介)
For example:
I’m Hazel Thompson from the Southeast University.
 

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3. To show data(データの提示)
For example:
As you can see in the graph…
 

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4. To show important points(データの提示)
For example:
According to the school administration, the Music Department can only accommodate 10 students per year.
 

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5. To show numbers(数字の提示)
For example:
They only have 5 music teachers.
 

PRESENTATION VIDEO

Now, let’s watch the video. Your tutor will send a link to your chatbox.
ビデオを見ましょう。講師がチャットボックスにリンクを送ります。

PRESENTATION PRACTICE

Now, please read the presentation below. Emphasize the underlined words by doing the hand gestures shown in the video.
プレゼンテーションを読んでください。下線部ではビデオで見たジェスチャーを使ってみましょう。

READ AND PRACTICE

Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to extend a warm welcome to you.

I’m pleased to see everyone here today.

I’m Hazel Thompson from the Southeast University.

The subject of my presentation is the population of the music department.

Let’s begin the presentation.

Please take a look at the graph about the number of students in the Music Department.

As you can see in the graph, there are only 50 students enrolled in the Music Department for this school year. That is only 5 percent of the school population. According to the school administration, the Music Department can only accommodate 10 students per year. The reasons for the limited slots are the number of professors and musical instruments available in their department. They only have 5 music teachers. Two of them teach different musical instruments while the remaining three teach musical instruments and song-writing. Another reason is that the department has a limited number of guitars, cellos, violins, pianos, trumpets, and mandolins.

To summarize the presentation, I would like to mention that the main reasons the Music Department has a small population are the limited number of teachers and musical instruments they have.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.

To conclude this presentation, the school administration should allocate more funds to the Music Department so they can hire more teachers and provide more musical instruments to students.

We’ve covered each item on the agenda. That will be all for today.

VOCABULARY

Let’s read the vocabulary and sample sentences below. Please repeat after me.
単語と例文を音読します。講師の後に続いて読みましょう。

READ

Vocabulary Sample Sentence
homeschool
自宅学習
Please take a look at the graph about the number of homeschooled students.
自宅学習者の人数についてグラフをご覧ください。
convenient
都合がよい
More students are becoming interested in homeschooling because it is convenient.
都合がよいので、より多くの生徒が自宅学習に興味を持ってきています。
program
プログラム
The homeschool program is perfect for students who have part-time jobs.
自宅学習プログラムはアルバイトをしている生徒にとって最適です。
future
将来
More students will be interested in this program in the future.
将来、より多くの生徒がこのプログラムについて興味をもつでしょう。
agenda
議題
We’ve covered each item on the agenda.
議題のそれぞれの項目について触れました。

PRESENTATION PRACTICE

Now, please read another presentation below. Emphasize the underlined words by doing the hand gestures shown in the video.
以下のプレゼンテーションを読みましょう。下線部では練習したジェスチャーを使ってみましょう。

READ AND PRACTICE

Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to extend a warm welcome to you.

I’m pleased to see everyone here today.

I’m Ken Smith from Johnsons Academy

The subject of my presentation is about homeschooling.

Let’s begin the presentation.

Please take a look at the graph about the number of homeschooled students.

As you can see in the graph, the number of students who are homeschooled increased in the past 2 years. The reason for the increase is that more and more students are becoming interested in homeschooling because it is convenient. According to the students, homeschool program is perfect for students who have part-time jobs because they only need to go to school once a week.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.

To conclude this presentation, the school administration should focus on improving the homeschool program so students will continue with this program.

We’ve covered each item on the agenda. That will be all for today.

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DIRECTIONS

Read the passage silently for 20 seconds. Then, read the passage aloud in 1 minute starting from the title.

READ

Coffee

Coffee is a famous drink. A lot of people drink coffee when they are at work. It helps them not to feel tired, so many people like to drink coffee.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
Why do many people like to drink coffee?

ANSWER

PICTURE

Please study the picture below.

ANSWER

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QUESTION 2

Please look at the picture.
How many books are there?

ANSWER

QUESTION 3

Please look at the woman.
What is she going to do?

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

What is your favorite month?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Do you like football?

 

If yes → Please tell me more.

If no → Why not?

ANSWER

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DIRECTIONS

In this lesson, you will practice reading passages and answering questions.

PASSAGE 1

Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.

READ

Chocolate

A lot of people like eating chocolate. They often eat chocolate after eating lunch or dinner. There are white, brown, and dark chocolates. Chocolates are sweet, so many people like it.

QUESTION

Please look at the passage. Why do many people like chocolates?

ANSWER

PASSAGE 2

Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.

READ

New Year’s Eve

New year’s eve is a famous holiday. People prepare different kinds of food to eat with their family. Many people are excited about the coming year, so they have parties in the last night of the year.

QUESTION

Please look at the passage. Why do many people have parties in the last night of the year?

ANSWER

PASSAGE 3

Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.

READ

Going to a Park

Many people like going to a park. People can do many things there like walking or running. A park has a lot of trees, so it is a nice place to walk or run.

QUESTION

Please look at the passage. Why is a park a nice place to walk or run?

ANSWER

PASSAGE 4

Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.

READ

Taking Pictures

Many people often take pictures of food and places. They also enjoy taking pictures with other people. Many people like taking pictures, so they always have their cameras with them.

QUESTION

Please look at the passage. Why do many people always have their cameras with them?

ANSWER

PASSAGE 5

Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.

READ

Dictionary

A dictionary helps people studying different languages. They can easily look for words that they do not understand. It helps people understand new words, so they bring a dictionary all the time.

QUESTION

Please look at the passage. Why do people bring dictionary all the time?

ANSWER

PASSAGE 6

Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.

READ

Supermarkets

A lot of people like going to supermarkets. They often go there with their family or friends. People buy food and things they need at home, so some people go to supermarkets every weekend.

QUESTION

Please look at the passage. Why do some people go to supermarkets every weekend?

ANSWER

PASSAGE 7

Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.

READ

Riding a Bus

Today, a lot of students ride a bus. It is one way to go to school. Riding a bus is cheap and fast, so most students choose to ride a bus.

QUESTION

Please look at the passage. Why do most students choose to ride a bus?

ANSWER

Grammar|英文法
Lesson51 : Comparative_Superlative 3 比較級・最上級 3

LESSON GOAL

In this material, you will practice comparing nouns using the comparative form of adjectives.

PART A_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Sam and you will play Alice. Then, we’ll switch roles.
以下の会話文を読みましょう。最初に講師がSam、あなたがAliceの部分を読みます。終わったら交代しましょう。

PART A_2

Hello, Alice. How was your vacation? Is your grandparents’ new house beautiful?
Yes, it is more beautiful than our house.

Wow! How’s the city?
It’s bigger than our town.

How about the people?
The people in our town are nicer.

I’m glad to hear that. Are you now taller than your cousin?
No, my cousin is still taller than me.

PART A_3

Please answer the questions I will ask you about the dialogue.
講師が会話文について質問するので答えてみましょう。

PART A_4

1. Which house is more beautiful?
Answer:
2. Is their town bigger than the city?
Answer:
3. Are the people in the city nicer?
Answer:
4. Is Alice taller than her cousin?
Answer:

PART B_1

Study the picture for 1 minute. Please answer the questions below using “~er”.
1分間イラストを見ましょう。”~er”を使って質問に答えてください。

PART B_2

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1. Is the boy taller than the girl?
Answer:
2. Is the birthday cake bigger than the birthday present?
Answer:
3. Are the chairs smaller than the table?
Answer:
PART B_3

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.
会話練習をしましょう。講師が質問しますので答えてみましょう。また、講師に質問してみましょう。

PART B_4

1. Are you taller than your mother?
Answer:
2. Are you younger than your friend?
Answer:
3. Is English harder than mathematics?
Answer:
4. Is your house closer to your school than to the shopping mall?
Answer:
5. Can you run faster than your friend?
Answer:
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

[TOEFL] Task 4 Exercise2

PASSAGE READING

Please read the passage silently for 45 seconds.
Then, please read the passage aloud.

45秒で以下の文章を黙読してください。その後、音読しましょう。

READ

Laughing is essential to people as it is one of their ways to express their emotions. It also helps them feel better since it improves their mood. Another reason why people laugh is to communicate with others. It helps them build relationships. According to a study, laughing is associated with human interaction. In fact, people laugh for about 30 times more when they are with other people as compared to when they are alone.

LECTURE READING

I will read aloud the lecture part. Please take down notes while I’m reading.
After that, please read aloud the lecture part.

講師が講義の一部を音読します。講師が読んでいる間にメモを取りましょう。
その後、音読してください。

READ

In today’s lesson, we will be discussing the reasons why people laugh. Laughing has always been a huge part of people’s lives; they can’t go on a day without it. People laugh to express their emotions. They usually laugh when they hear funny jokes or when they are being tickled.

However, people do not only laugh because of funny jokes, they also laugh to communicate. People laugh for about 30 times more during conversations with their family and friends. It is their reactions to statements and comments. In social interactions, people laugh to display some sense of belongingness. It is a way to show the people around them that they understand and agree with them. A study on human relationships reveals that families, couples or friends who deal with problems through laughter feel less stressed. They feel it most especially when they are doing it together. When these problems turn into positive emotions, people feel a lot better both physically and mentally.

QUESTION

Using the examples in the lecture, please explain the reason why people laugh.

人はどのようなときに笑うのか、講義内の例を用いて説明してください。

ANSWER

You have 60 seconds to answer. Please start now.

60秒で回答します。回答を始めてください。

ANSWER

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS

Now, let’s check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

解答例を見ます。講師に続いて読みましょう。

SAMPLE ANSWER

The professor is talking about the reasons why people laugh, the topic mentioned in the reading passage.

According to the reading passage, people laugh to express their emotions. He also mentions that they laugh to communicate.

The professor gives 2 examples to show the connection of laughter to human interaction by saying that people usually laugh during conversations with their family and friends.

The first point in the reading passage explains that people laugh to express their emotions.

The professor explains that they usually laugh when they hear funny jokes or when they are being tickled.

The second point in the reading passage mentions that people also laugh to communicate.

The professor mentions that it is their reactions to statements and comments during conversations.

[Presentation] Practice 3

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the sentences aloud. Please repeat after me.
文章を講師に続いて、音読しましょう。

READ

Vocabulary Sentence
allow me to…
(私に)~させる
Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to extend a warm welcome to you.
みなさま、心より歓迎いたします。
introduce
紹介する
Please let me introduce myself.
自己紹介させてください。
opportunity
機会
I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself.
この機会に自己紹介させていただきたいと思います。
report
報告する
In my presentation today, I’m going to report on…
本日のプレゼンテーションでは、~について報告します。
begin
始める
Allow me to begin the presentation now.
プレゼンテーションを始めさせていただきます。
demonstrate
説明する
Let me use a graph to demonstrate…
グラフを使って~を説明させてください。
as
~ように
As you can see in the graph,
このグラフで分かるように、
summary
要約
In summary,
要するに、
raise
上げる
Please raise your hand if you have any questions.
質問がある方は手を上げてください。
adjourn
散会する。会が終わる。
This meeting is adjourned. Thank you all for attending.
この会議は終わりです。ご出席いただきありがとうございました。
FILL IN THE BLANKS

Fill in the blanks using the given information. Please use the expressions you learned in this lesson.
与えられた情報を使って、学んだ表現の練習をしましょう。

FILL IN THE BLANKS

Introduction: Grace Langford from Spring Hill College
Spring Hill College の Grace Langford
Topic: The school clinic budget
学校の保健室の予算
Graph: The number of medical supplies stock and the number of students who visit school clinic
医療用品のストック数と保健室に来る生徒数
Data: The number of student who visited the clinic has increased by 38%
保健室に来る生徒数が38%増加している
Summary: The clinic should have enough medical supplies to take enough care of all the students
生徒に十分な手当てをするために十分な医療用品を確保すべきである
Conclusion: The school will increase the budget for medical supplies next month
来月、学校は医療用品の予算を上げる

Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to extend a warm welcome to you.
みなさま、心より歓迎いたします。
   
I’d like to thank everyone for being here today.
本日はお集まりいただき感謝いたします。
   
Please let me introduce myself. I am ____________ from ____________.
自己紹介させてください。私は ____________ の ____________ です。
   
In my presentation today, I’m going to report on ________________________.
このプレゼンテーションでは、________________________ について報告します。 
 
Allow me to begin the presentation now.
プレゼンテーションを始めさせていただきます。
   
Let me use a graph to demonstrate ________________________.
グラフを使って ________________________ を説明させてください。
   
As you can see in the graph, ________________________.
このグラフで分かるように ________________________。
   
In summary, ________________________.
要するに、 ________________________。
   
Please raise your hand if you have any questions.
質問がある方は手を上げてください。
   
Therefore, I conclude ________________________.
したがって、 ________________________ と結論を下します。
   
This meeting is adjourned. Thank you all for attending.
この会議は終わりです。ご出席いただきありがとうございました。

ROLE PLAYING

Let’s do some role play with the given information. Please use the expressions you learned in this lesson.
与えられた情報を使って、学んだ表現の練習をしましょう。

ROLE PLAY

Mary August works in Clements Academy. She will discuss the lack of educational books in their library. The current number of educational books in the academy’s library is only 1097. The number of books needed is about 50% more than its current number. The only books available are for major subjects but the students need books for all subjects. The academy will find a supplier who will be able to provide books for all subjects.

Mary August は Clements Academy で働いています。彼女は図書館に教養本が不足していることについて話します。
現在 Clements Academy にある教養本の数は1097冊のみで、必要な教養本の数は現在の約1.5倍です。現在ある本は主要科目についてのもので、生徒は他の科目についての本も必要としています。
Clements Academy は他の科目の本も販売できる会社を探します。

 

Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to extend a warm welcome to you.
みなさま、心より歓迎いたします。
   
I’d like to thank everyone for being here today.
本日はお集まりいただき感謝いたします。
   
Please let me introduce myself. I am ____________ from ____________.
自己紹介させてください。私は ____________ の ____________ です。
   
In my presentation today, I’m going to report on ________________________.
このプレゼンテーションでは、________________________ について報告します。
   
Allow me to begin the presentation now.
プレゼンテーションを始めさせていただきます。
   
Let me use a graph to demonstrate ________________________.
グラフを使って ________________________ を説明させてください。
   
As you can see in the graph, ________________________.
このグラフで分かるように ________________________。
   
In summary, ________________________.
要するに、 ________________________。
   
Please raise your hand if you have any questions.
質問がある方は手を上げてください。
   
Therefore, I conclude ________________________.
したがって、 ________________________ と結論を下します。
   
This meeting is adjourned. Thank you all for attending.
この会議は終わりです。ご出席いただきありがとうございました。

Grammar|英文法
Lesson50: Comparative_Superlative 2 比較級・最上級 2

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal. In this material, you will practice comparing nouns using the comparative form of adjectives.

GRAMMAR POINT

PART A_1

Let’s read the following sentences. I will read part A, and you will read part B.
講師が A の部分を読みますので、B を制限時間 10 秒で音読しましょう。

PART A_2

A: Is your bag bigger than mine?
B: Yes, my bag is bigger than yours.

PART A_3

A: Who can run faster, John or Carlo?
B: Carlo can run faster than John.

PART A_4

A: Who is taller, you and your sister?
B: My sister is taller than me.

PART A_5

A: Which subject is easier, science or math?
B: Science is easier than math.

PART A_6

A: Which do you like better, ramen or sushi?
B: I like ramen better than sushi.

PART A_7

A: Is baseball more popular than football in your hometown?
B: No, baseball is just as popular as football in my hometown.

PART B_1

Based on the given information, please answer the questions.
与えられた情報をもとに、質問に答えてください。

PART B_2

Students’ Information

Name Age Height
Yuki 15 170 cm
Ken 14 152 cm
Lara 17 180 cm
John 16 174 cm


1. Is John older than Lara?
Answer: _______________________________________________

2. Is Ken taller than John?
Answer: _______________________________________________

3. Who is older, Yuki or Lara?
Answer: _______________________________________________

4. Who is the tallest?
Answer: _______________________________________________

PART B_3

Based on the series of pictures, make a short story. You have 20 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.
次のイラストのストーリーを説明してください。準備時間は 20 秒、回答時間は 60 秒です。

PART B_4


gtec-comparison---benette2-highres

PART C_1

Express your opinion on the following topic. Give at least one reason to support your opinion. You have 60 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.
次の内容に関して、自分の意見とその理由を 1 つ以上述べましょう。 準備時間は 60 秒、回答時間は 60 秒です。

PART C_2

Question: Some people say that studying Japanese is more difficult than studying English. What do you think about that?
Answer: _______________________________________________

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

[Presentation] Practice 2

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the sentences aloud. Please repeat after me.
文章を講師に続いて、音読しましょう。

READ

 
We are very happy to be doing business with you.
一緒にビジネスをすることができ、嬉しく思います。
 
I’m pleased to see everyone here today.
本日はみなさんにお会いできて嬉しいです。
 
I’m Ana Alison from Sakura High School.
私はSakura High SchoolのAna Alisonです。
 
The subject of my presentation is…
このプレゼンテーションの主題は~。
 
Now, we will proceed to the presentation proper.
さて、プレゼンテーションに進みます。
 
The graph deals with…
そのグラフは~を取り上げています。
 
According to the data…
このデータによると~。
 
To sum up the important points in the presentation…
プレゼンテーションの重要なポイントを要約すると、~。
 
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
質問がある方は、遠慮なく聞いてください。
 
To conclude this presentation…
このプレゼンテーションをまとめますと、~。
 
We’ve covered each item on the agenda. That will be all for today.
議題にあるすべての項目を話しました。今日は以上です。

FILL IN THE BLANKS

Fill in the blanks using the given information. Please use the expressions you learned in this lesson.
与えられた情報を使って、学んだ表現の練習をしましょう。

FILL IN THE BLANKS

Introduction: Adam Miller from Elite Institute
Elite InstituteのAdam Miller
Topic: School club fund requests
学校のクラブの費用
Graph: The current amount of fund given to each club
費用を10%増やしてほしいと希望しているクラブの数
Data: Most of the school clubs are requesting for a 10% increase on their club fund
費用を10%増やしてほしいと希望しているクラブの数
Summary: The school clubs requesting for a fund increase said that the extra fund will be used for uniforms and allowances
希望するクラブ費用の増加率
Conclusion: The school will provide the requested 10% fund increase to each club
部費を10%増やして各クラブに支給する

We are very happy to be doing business with you.
一緒にビジネスをすることができ、嬉しく思います。
 
I’m pleased to see everyone here today.
本日はみなさんにお会いできて嬉しいです。
 
I am ______________ from _______________.
私は______________の_______________です。
 
The subject of my presentation is ________________________.
このプレゼンテーションの主題は________________________。
 
Now, we will proceed to the presentation proper.
さて、プレゼンテーションに進みます。
 
The graph deals with ________________________.
そのグラフは________________________を取り上げています。
 
According to the data, _______________________.
このデータによると________________________。
 
To sum up the important points in the presentation, _______________________.
プレゼンテーションの重要なポイントを要約すると、________________________。
 
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
質問がある方は、遠慮なく聞いてください。
 
To conclude this presentation, _______________________.
このプレゼンテーションをまとめますと、________________________。
 
We’ve covered each item on the agenda. That will be all for today.
議題にあるすべての項目を話しました。今日は以上です。

ROLE PLAYING

Let’s do some role play with the given information. Please use the expressions you learned in this lesson.
与えられた情報を使って、学んだ表現の練習をしましょう。

ROLE PLAY

Hanna Gomez works in Moonlight Ballet School. She is going to talk about the lack of teachers in their school. It is said that the current number of teachers is down to 60% and is not enough to cater all the new students. The school will need 2-3 more teachers for the next semester. The teachers will be added by about 20% more of its current number. The school will hire more teachers within the month.

 

We are very happy to be doing business with you.
 
I’m pleased to see everyone here today.
 
I am ______________ from _______________.
 
The subject of my presentation is ________________________.
 
Now, we will proceed to the presentation proper.
 
The graph deals with ________________________.
 
According to the data, _______________________.
 
To sum up the important points in the presentation, _______________________.
 
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
 
To conclude this presentation, _______________________.
 
We’ve covered each item on the agenda. That will be all for today.

Eiken Pre 2_10

DIRECTIONS

Read the passage silently for 20 seconds. Then, read the passage aloud in 1 minute starting from the title.

READ

Visiting a Zoo

A zoo is a place where people can see different kinds of animals. Zoo workers take care of these animals by giving them food and washing them. Most animals in the zoo are friendly to visitors. Children should visit a zoo, and in this way they will learn about animals.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how can children learn about animals?

ANSWER

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Please study the picture below.

PICTURE A

eiken-pre-2-10a

QUESTION 2

Please look at picture A.
They are doing different things. Tell me as much as you can about what they are doing. Please describe the picture using 5 actions.

ANSWER

1. ______________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________________________________

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Please study the picture below.

PICTURE B

eiken-pre-2-10b

QUESTION 3

Now, please look at the boy in picture B.
Please describe the situation.

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

Do you think it is good to let children play with animals?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Today, only a few people are interested in classical music. Do you listen to classical music?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER